twenty-somethings.com » How-To http://twenty-somethings.com/blog no money + career confusion + romantic confusion = a special kind of angst Fri, 25 Feb 2011 17:57:59 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 New Years Resolutions Help Round-Up http://twenty-somethings.com/blog/2011/01/09/new-years-resolutions-help-round-up/ http://twenty-somethings.com/blog/2011/01/09/new-years-resolutions-help-round-up/#comments Sun, 09 Jan 2011 06:39:31 +0000 Administrator http://twenty-somethings.com/blog/?p=253 Who would have thought that the New York Times would be so helpful to twenty-somethings preparing for a new year and new goals:
- How to attain sustainable love
- 11 tricks to cutting travel costs in 2011
- The 41 places to go in 2011
- A little-known strategy for cutting mortgage payments (to use now or put in your back pocket)

So enjoy traveling, saving money, and creating sustainable love! Happy 2011.

]]> http://twenty-somethings.com/blog/2011/01/09/new-years-resolutions-help-round-up/feed/ 0 16 Ways to Make Your Work-Day Better http://twenty-somethings.com/blog/2010/11/10/16-ways-to-make-your-work-day-better/ http://twenty-somethings.com/blog/2010/11/10/16-ways-to-make-your-work-day-better/#comments Wed, 10 Nov 2010 22:43:09 +0000 Administrator http://twenty-somethings.com/blog/?p=244 Stop dreading your work day. Stop tiring yourself out unnecessarily. You can learn something from one of the most successful Americans, Oprah, and learn how to stay healthier and happier at work with these ‘16 Ways to Make Your Workday Healthier, Happier—and Oh-So-Fulfilling‘.

Tips include:
- Trade your chair for an exercise ball
- Schedule a 30-min break into the day
- And our *favorite*…..stand on one leg while making calls (seriously, we didn’t make this one up!)

]]> http://twenty-somethings.com/blog/2010/11/10/16-ways-to-make-your-work-day-better/feed/ 0 Make your $$ go further abroad http://twenty-somethings.com/blog/2010/11/10/make-your-go-further-abroad/ http://twenty-somethings.com/blog/2010/11/10/make-your-go-further-abroad/#comments Wed, 10 Nov 2010 22:34:51 +0000 Administrator http://twenty-somethings.com/blog/?p=240 International travel doesn’t have to drain your bank account as much as you think. Forbes Magazine has compiled a quite useful look at ‘8 Countries Where Your Dollar Goes Furthest‘ to find you currency arbitrage opportunities. So grab that suitcase and head to Europe…or Africa…or Central & South America…or South Asia.

]]> http://twenty-somethings.com/blog/2010/11/10/make-your-go-further-abroad/feed/ 0 Learn from Centenarians: How to Live to Old Age http://twenty-somethings.com/blog/2010/10/19/learn-from-centenarians-how-to-live-to-old-age/ http://twenty-somethings.com/blog/2010/10/19/learn-from-centenarians-how-to-live-to-old-age/#comments Tue, 19 Oct 2010 15:04:08 +0000 Administrator http://twenty-somethings.com/blog/?p=231 A new study claims that 20-30% of longevity is genetically determined and theorizes that lifestyle is a more dominant factor. Okay…good info. But what does that mean? Well, twenty-somethings learn from the “Secrets of Centenarians“. The New York Times explores the 3 Rs of the lifestyles that seems to lead to robust old age: resolution, resourcefulness, and resilience. So get passionate, get volunteering, get spunky, and get old…hopefully as gracefully as the amazing centenarians in the article.

]]> http://twenty-somethings.com/blog/2010/10/19/learn-from-centenarians-how-to-live-to-old-age/feed/ 0 How To Get Along With Your Ex When You Share Friends http://twenty-somethings.com/blog/2010/07/27/how-to-get-along-with-your-ex-when-you-share-friends/ http://twenty-somethings.com/blog/2010/07/27/how-to-get-along-with-your-ex-when-you-share-friends/#comments Tue, 27 Jul 2010 05:41:37 +0000 Administrator http://twenty-somethings.com/blog/?p=212 Chances are you’ve dated someone from your group of friends. It all sounded like a wonderful idea, until you broke up and have to figure out what to do. Do you split nights out with your friends? Do you suck it up until the awkwardness fades away? TheFrisky.com to the rescue, with their ‘8 Tips for Getting Along With Your Ex When You Share Friends‘.

]]> http://twenty-somethings.com/blog/2010/07/27/how-to-get-along-with-your-ex-when-you-share-friends/feed/ 0 Toolkit for women looking for a raise http://twenty-somethings.com/blog/2010/05/14/toolkit-for-women-looking-for-a-raise/ http://twenty-somethings.com/blog/2010/05/14/toolkit-for-women-looking-for-a-raise/#comments Fri, 14 May 2010 23:28:18 +0000 Administrator http://twenty-somethings.com/blog/?p=208 The NYT has a great article with tools women should use to ask for a raise. Super useful, and not just for women. Worth a read.

]]> http://twenty-somethings.com/blog/2010/05/14/toolkit-for-women-looking-for-a-raise/feed/ 0 How to Pack a Carry-On for 10 days http://twenty-somethings.com/blog/2010/05/11/how-to-pack-a-carry-on-for-10-days/ http://twenty-somethings.com/blog/2010/05/11/how-to-pack-a-carry-on-for-10-days/#comments Tue, 11 May 2010 22:00:46 +0000 Administrator http://twenty-somethings.com/blog/?p=204 You think you know how to pack a suitcase? So did we. Even if you’re a traveling consultant, the NYT can teach you a thing or two with this slideshow on how to pack 10 days worth of clothing into a carry-on. Hey, never tell us we didn’t share something useful that you can take with you the rest of your life.

]]> http://twenty-somethings.com/blog/2010/05/11/how-to-pack-a-carry-on-for-10-days/feed/ 0 How not to kill each other while traveling http://twenty-somethings.com/blog/2010/03/28/how-not-to-kill-each-other-while-traveling/ http://twenty-somethings.com/blog/2010/03/28/how-not-to-kill-each-other-while-traveling/#comments Sun, 28 Mar 2010 12:01:43 +0000 Administrator http://twenty-somethings.com/blog/?p=197 It happens all the time – you get along great with your beloved, but as soon as the vacation discussions begin you begin bickering. You want “rugged”, they want “comfortable”. You want “relaxing on a beach”, they want “cultural frenzy”. TheFrisky has found a way to help – check out “Dating Don’ts: How To Travel As A Couple Without Killing Each Other“. It could help save your relationship for that vacation week.

]]> http://twenty-somethings.com/blog/2010/03/28/how-not-to-kill-each-other-while-traveling/feed/ 0 How to Take Control of your Web Identity http://twenty-somethings.com/blog/2010/02/22/how-to-take-control-of-your-web-identity/ http://twenty-somethings.com/blog/2010/02/22/how-to-take-control-of-your-web-identity/#comments Mon, 22 Feb 2010 17:25:08 +0000 Administrator http://twenty-somethings.com/blog/?p=183 google-chrome-web-browser1What people see when they Google (or Bing) you can make or break an impression…especially with an employer or a first date. But how do you control what they find? Fast Company details how to control your web identity.

]]> http://twenty-somethings.com/blog/2010/02/22/how-to-take-control-of-your-web-identity/feed/ 0 ‘7 Websites Every Traveler Needs’ http://twenty-somethings.com/blog/2010/01/30/7-websites-every-traveler-needs/ http://twenty-somethings.com/blog/2010/01/30/7-websites-every-traveler-needs/#comments Sat, 30 Jan 2010 20:26:47 +0000 Administrator http://twenty-somethings.com/blog/?p=180 business-travelProgram these into your iPhone, Blackberry or browser…from bathroom locations, to subway maps, to airport info, to travel advisories, Travel & Leisure Mag has you covered with ‘7 Websites Every Traveler Needs‘.

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